Cannon Lane Primary School

Headteacher

Post Start Date: September 2026
Closing date: 27/02/2026
Closing time: 11:59
Job Reference: CJ5538
Advert Posted On: 09/02/2026

Location
Harrow, Middlesex
Salary
£93,424 - £108,202 per annum
Working Hours
Full Time 
Position
1 Required
Contract
Permanent
Subject
Not applicable
NQT
Not Suitable for ECTs
Job Share
Job Share Not Available

Headteacher

Salary information: L25 - 31, £93,424 - £108,202 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Start date: September 2026

Cannon Lane Primary School is an outstanding four form intake primary school in the London Borough of Harrow.

The Governing Body are seeking to appoint a Headteacher who is:

  • An inspirational leader and a strategic thinker
  • Ambitious and ready to build on the school’s many successes
  • Passionate about improving outcomes for children
  • Committed to developing our school’s inclusive and nurturing ethos

We offer:

  • An outstanding staff team and supportive Governing Board
  • Highly motivated and well behaved pupils
  • Supportive parents and community

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via our school office. Please contact Mrs Checkley on 020 8866 3536 or email hr@cannonlaneprimary.org.

Application intructions: To apply, please complete and submit your application via TES here.

Closing date: Friday 27th February 2026 at Noon

Interview Date: Thursday 12th & Friday 13th March 2026


Additional Information
CVs will not be accepted

Safeguarding Statement
Cannon Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safer recruitment practices to protect children. In line with Keeping Children Safe In Education 2023 (KSIE 2023) paragraph 220, the school will carry out an online search on all shortlisted candidates. Successful applicants will be required to apply for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS. Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the “disqualification by association” declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment cannot be progressed without this declaration. Further information can be found at www.direct.gov.uk
About The School
Job Summary
Location
Harrow, Middlesex
Salary
£93,424 - £108,202 per annum
Working Hours
Full Time
Positions
1 Required
Contract Type
Permanent
Subject
Not applicable
NQT Suitable?
Not Suitable for ECTs
Job Share
Job Share Not Available